Istanbul Info Source

Istanbul District Source

• TAKSIM. Taksim Square is the heart of modern Istanbul, laid out in the late 1800s near a taksim (branching-point) in the city''s water distribution system. You can still see the taksim at the beginning of Istiklal Caddesi.Taksim is the district of the city where the major culture & art centers are located, with many charming cafes, restaurants and stores... near by you will find the 14th Century Galata Tower, the Golden Horn , Egyptian Bazaar and Sulymaniye Mosque. from the opulent Istiklal Boulevard take a short walk and enjoy the historic Sultanahmet and Bazaar districts.
  
  
• SULTANAHMET. Sultanahmet district is situated in the very heart of Old Istanbul and it got its name from the hippodrome where many Byzantine sport events took place.
  Nowadays it is a wonderful park and nearby you can visit find some of the most important tourist attractions of the city: Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, Kapali Carsi (covered market), the Istanbul Archaeological Museum and the Wilhelm II fountain.
  Exploring the narrow streets in the hippodrome area you will also find lots of restaurants with typical food and drinks, together with shops and a bazaar which will enable you to enjoy the atmosphere of the city.
  
  
• BEYLERBEYI. Beylerbeyi is a district in Istanbul and is on the Asian side of Bosphorus. The site is dominated by a large palace in the south (Beylerbeyi Sarayı), a mosque in the village and many Yalis (typical wooden houses). The first Bosphorus bridge finishes in Beylerbeyi. It is opposite Arnavutköy and Bebek. From here you can pass to the Asian continent. The former fishing village, which was inhabited during the time of the Roman Empire, is today a popular tourist destination. Nearby here you find the "Camlica hill" where the highest point of Istanbul is. From here you can enjoy a beautiful view of the whole city. In Istanbul you will have the best connections by bus or taxi.
  
• YEŞILKÖY. Yeşilköy, also known as “Green Village” is a district situated on the European side of the city, about 15 kilometres away from the Old Town. In recent years, the small village has turned into a coastal resort and hunting place for Istanbul’s upper class.
  Nowadays it is considered a quiet residential and cosmopolitan area, with lots of restaurants and bars of different cultures. There is good connection to Atatürk International Airport which is situated in this district and to the city centre thanks to the public bus service or the suburban railway line (Yeşilköy station is situated between Sirkeci and Halkalı).